Variety with small olive green leaves, purple flowers on long spikes, anise scent and flavour. Up to 35cm.
Unavoidable in Thai cuisine for a whole series of dishes from salads, and raw vegetables, chicken to fish.
Direct sowing in spring. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
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Botanical name | OCIMUM BASILICUM Thai |
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Average germination (%) | 80 |
Climate Zone | Temperate areas |
Fragrant | Foliage |
Germination (in days) | 7-15 |
Hardiness | Half-hardy (tolerates temperatures down to 0ºC) |
Life cycle | Annual |
Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Culinary, Edible, Herbs garden, Medicinal, Pest-repelling Plants, Spices |
Seeds per gram | 570 |
Soil - Moisture | Fresh |
Soil - Ph | No preference |
Soil - Type | Rich |
Sunlight - Exposure | No preference, Sun |
Watering | Regular |